Tudy's Think Tank

Tudy started a paperdoll collection last spring.  Right now, she has a total of 50 paperdolls.  On last count, only 20 paperdolls could stand on their left leg while 10 could stand on either leg.  Now think, think, think, Tudygirls, how many of Tudy's paperdolls could stand on their right leg?

(Tudy Tip:  If you said 30, then strut your stuff on the runway!!!  BTW, TudyDolls can stand on either leg! )

Magically Odd

Wondering what's with the weather?  Why the loooong winters or the scorching summers? Is Spring ever coming? Well, take a break from the perils of Climate Change with Neil Gaiman's Odd and the Frost Giants.  It's a short read, perfect for a quiet afternoon, whether it's cold or not out there.  It's Norse mythology made easy!  12-year-old Odd's life of bad luck is about to change when he meets a bear, a fox, and an eagle.  But not before his luck takes a turn for the worse when he has to take on a Frost Giant!  Or at least it seems to Odd.  But this young boy has magic in his hands, that is, if by magic you mean "letting things do what they wanted to do, or be what they wanted to be..."  And isn't that a lesson learned?

Neil Gaiman's story of Odd was written for the UK World Book Day and is beautifully illustrated by Brett Helquist.  I'm almost sure we'll meet Odd in the future and (hopefully) in a longer story!  But while we're all waiting with bated breath, enjoy this magical little book from a truly magical author!

Fairies Most Fowl

Do you believe in fairies?  I'm not talking about willowy, whimsical, gossamer-winged types, Tudygirls.  I'm talking about militant, in-your-face sprites that inhabit the world of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl!

Artemis Fowl is an Irish lore-filled tale that's just perfect for Saint Patrick's Day. When 12-year-old Artemis decides to help his financially strapped family, he captures a fairy agent (Captain Holly Short) and demands gold for her release. Wily, cunning, and a wheeler dealer to the end, he gets the gold plus his wish to save his insane mother.  But alas, mi laddies, Artemis realizes nothing is ever the same when two worlds collide!

So this Saint Patrick's Day, get ready to rumble!  Go Irish and treat yourself to this riveting, adventure-packed read! Artemis Fowl is an exciting book that delves deep into an unforgiving, fairy world (The LEPrecon). Most importantly, it's a great introduction to the now popular Artemis Fowl series.  You'll want to follow Artemis' "other" worldly adventures to the end!

Dia Dhuit, Tudygirls, and may the luck of the Irish be with you!!!

Tudy on the PINK Carpet!

It's Red Carpet season!  This month all our fave actors will be sashaying in fabulous formals!  My bets for best picture? UP and Avatar!

But for TudyGirls that means it's Pink Carpet season!  Time to channel your inner fashionista without spending a lot!  Design your own clothes!  Grab a sketchbook and pencil and let your imagination run wild!  Use your Tudydoll as your mannequin du jour - print her in her basic swimsuit, cut her out and copy her shape onto a blank sheet and let your design sense do the rest.  Or click on over to Tudy Couture and use the templates to help you get started.  Then color and embellish as you please!  This could be the start of something BIG!